The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.

- Menander

Silence is often advantageous.

- Menander

The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.

- Menander

Do not fight against Providence; nor bring more heavy weather to the storm. Face what is already there.

- Menander

How sweet is life, can we but choose with whom to live it: to live for oneself is no life.

- Menander

There is but one genuine love potion - consideration.

- Menander

Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.

- Menander

The good man makes others good.

- Menander

The truth sometimes not sought for comes forth to the light.

- Menander